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'''Eid Ghadir''' is among important feasts and happy holidays of | '''Eid Ghadir'''(عید غدیر) is among important feasts and happy holidays of Shi'a held on 18th Dhu al-Hijjah; when according to reports, the noble Prophet (s) appointed Ali b. Abi Talib (a) as hos caliph and Imam after himself following an order from God. That event happened in the Prophet's (s) Hajjat al-Wida' (haj of the farewell), 10 AH in a place called Ghadir Khum. | ||
In | In Shi'a hadiths, the anniversary has been called "Eid Allah al-Akbar", Eid of Ahl al-Bayt (a) of the Prophet (s) and Ashraf al-A'yad. | ||
Shi'a celebrate this day around the world with different activities. | |||
== The Event of Ghadir == | == The Event of Ghadir == | ||
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== History of Eid and Celebration of Ghadir == | == History of Eid and Celebration of Ghadir == | ||
Muslims, especially | Muslims, especially Shi'a knew the day of Ghadir as one of the greatest eids since the early Islam and this day was famous among them as Eid Ghadir. | ||
In his book, Mas'udi (d. 346 AH) wrote that children and followers of Imam Ali (a) venerated this day. In a hadith, Kulayni (d. 329 AH) has narrated Shi'a's celebration of this day. Therefore, it is clear that celebration Eid Ghadir has been common in the 3rd and 4th centuries AH. | In his book, Mas'udi (d. 346 AH) wrote that children and followers of Imam Ali (a) venerated this day. In a hadith, Kulayni (d. 329 AH) has narrated Shi'a's celebration of this day. Therefore, it is clear that celebration Eid Ghadir has been common in the 3rd and 4th centuries AH. | ||
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In Egypt, Fatimid caliphs made the Eid of Ghadir official and in Iran, it has been among official eids since 907 AH, when Shah Isma'il Safavi came to throne. | In Egypt, Fatimid caliphs made the Eid of Ghadir official and in Iran, it has been among official eids since 907 AH, when Shah Isma'il Safavi came to throne. | ||
In Najaf, a great celebration is held every year in the courtyard of Imam Ali's (a) holy shrine and noblemen and scholars of | In Najaf, a great celebration is held every year in the courtyard of Imam Ali's (a) holy shrine and noblemen and scholars of Shi'a and ambassadors of Islamic countries attend there and great speeches and odes are recited. In Yemen, Zaidi Shi'a celebrate the day of Ghadir and illuminate and decorate their streets. | ||
The eve of Eid Ghadir is also among important nights among Muslims. | The eve of Eid Ghadir is also among important nights among Muslims. | ||